Cyndee Peters facts for kids
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Cyndee Peters
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Peters inside the Backen Church in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cynthia Mana Pettice |
| Born | September 8, 1946 Granite Falls, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Years active | 1973– |
Cyndee Peters is a talented singer and author. She was born in 1946 in Granite Falls, North Carolina, in the United States. Cyndee is famous for her gospel music, which is a type of spiritual music. She has also written several books.
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Cyndee Peters' Early Life and Career
Cyndee Peters, whose full name is Cynthia Mana Pettice Strandell, started her music career in 1973. She became well-known for her powerful voice and her dedication to gospel music. Gospel music often has strong messages of hope and faith.
Books and Television
Besides singing, Cyndee Peters has also written books. She has published two books that share her thoughts and experiences.
- Timme för Timme, dag för dag (This means "Hour by Hour, Day by Day") was first released in 1988. A second edition came out in 2005.
- Vidare (This means "Further" or "Onward") was published in 1994.
Cyndee has also appeared on many TV shows and performed in concerts. This helped her share her music and messages with a wider audience.
Melodifestivalen Performance
In 1987, Cyndee Peters took part in a big music competition in Sweden called Melodifestivalen. This contest chooses the song that will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. Cyndee performed a song called När morgonstjärnan brinner, which means "When the Morning Star Burns". She did very well in the competition, finishing in third place.
Working with Other Artists
Over the years, Cyndee Peters has had the chance to work with many famous musicians. She has performed alongside big names like Liza Minnelli and Natalie Cole. Working with these artists helped her grow as a performer.
Life in Sweden and Return to the US
Cyndee Peters lived in Sweden for many years. She made her home in the town of Sollentuna. In 2011, she decided to move back to the United States.
In 2004, Cyndee was given a special honor. She became an honorary member of the Vasa Order of America. This is a Swedish-American organization that celebrates Swedish heritage and culture.
